Vision of League of Nations and world peace
A poem contrasts ancient empires with a looming global war and praises a vision of nations cooperating in freedom. It condemns critics who oppose a dawning Brotherhood of Man and notes humanity’s suffering and calls for united action.
United States City and Country Folk Split Over Daylight Saving
The piece contrasts urban and rural views on daylight saving, noting a decisive rural victory backed by a powerful farmers organization claimed to reach nearly a million producers. It highlights Grange principles of cooperation and opposition to corporate excess, aiming for the greatest good and protection of true local interests.
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United States
National
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Grange influence grows in shaping military reform debate
The Grange claims its opposition to provisions forced the shelving of the Plomb plan by its promoters and states it has joined forces with the American Military Reform association to push changes in American military methods to ensure soldiers receive a fair deal. The Monitor notes the Grange’s influence is definite and formidable, though victories in legislation are not always assured.
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Ansellee
American Military Reform Association
Reckless Spending and War Time Prices
A Boston hosiery issue highlights how reckless spending drives profiteering and price distortions during wartime. The piece argues high wages and panic purchasing fuel extravagance, urging minimum spending and patience to reduce prices and restore normal conditions.
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Boston
Control of Heredity Advocates Self Improvement Over Eugenics
A physician promoting a book on controlling heredity rejects eugenics and sterilization plans. He argues that Darwinian descent is weakly supported and that heredity is best influenced by a parent improving health, character, and intellect to aid a child, who must still strive independently to succeed.
Song of the Shirk and six hour labor day debate
The piece critiques labor day demands and calls a six hour day a song of the shirk. It notes Baker praising the World War designation and mocks politicians from Congress and Tennessee on peace treaty positions. The text also references the crowded Chamber of Deputies and odd spelling errors.
Caddishness Shown by Labor Congress in National Reproach
Washington report criticizes U S stance at the labor conference with the League of Nations. It notes the United States was not officially represented and parliamentarian delays forced Britain to advance funds. The piece details recurring funding disputes and a symbolic American flag bought with League money.
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Civilized Nations
World Congress
United States
League
League of Nations
Great Britain
Labor Conference
Washington
Congress
United States ‘Treasury
United States Congress
Money making cut out ad promises trial package
Fragment from a classified ad urging readers to mail a cutout to Foley & Co for a trial package. It references Foley products for coughs, colds, croup, kidney pain, rheumatism, and backache, with an address in Chicago.
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Foley & Co
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Foley
Lemmy Ceram Reward Notice
A reward notice seeks tips concerning the missing Lemmy Ceram with a stated reward amount and contact directions for the reporting party. The brief notes the incentive and urges public assistance.
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Lemmy
Circuit riding in modern times a motor vehicle change
The article notes a shift from horse travel to motorcycles and automobiles for circuit riders in sparsely populated areas. It cites bishops in South Dakota and New Jersey urging motorized transport to boost church reach, part of a nationwide drive to fund expanded Episcopal activities.
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Hugh L. Burleson
Sioux Falls
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South Dakota
Amerson
Echge
Topeka
Frank Hard Touret
Western Crado
Paul Matthews
New Jersey
Union Pacific Band Gets Fresh Material and Activities
Captain Claude A. Rossignol leads the Union Pacific band with new material and two weekly rehearsals. A drum and bugle corps will join for parades and events. A community chorus is planned after a temporary halt. Leader wants ads paid.
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Claude A. Hossignol
Union Pacific
Rossignol
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